Digital Transformation Is Helping Empower Women As Well As Making Them More Secure At Workplace As Well On The Street Feel CIO’s

Eminent global Chief Information Officers
(CIO’s) from various telecom and Information Technology (IT) companies took
part in a discussion “Digital Leadership & Inclusive
Culture” organised late last evening in Delhi on Saturday jointly by
FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), the woman business wing
of the women wing of apex business body Federation of Indian Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Dell EMC .

“Digital technology and several recent
government policies are playing significant role in empowering women
in a big way. Technology is also helping women feel secure at work place
as well on the street ” said Dr Neena Pahuja, Director
General, National Research and Education Network (ERNET), speaking on the
occasion

While speaking on the occasion Harmeen
Mehta - Bharti Airtel’s Global CIO said, “Digital transformation is not
really about technologies. Existing digital technologies are accessible to all
companies. The key is using these technologies to find value at the new
frontiers of business. Being digital means not being afraid to use emerging
technologies to solve business problems. Being digital requires being
innovative. Digitalisation has women to be more safe with help of various APPS and
mobile. Airtel has created congeal atmosphere for women they can work from home
also during difficult times. Airtel is also focussing on empowering women in
rural India
by extending its network.”

“Encouraging and empowering women in the
workforce is something the country needs to take up on a war footing, most
corporates now a days do want more women in the workforce – because they
are really dedicated and committed to completing work.,” said Seema
Gaur, Executive VP & Head- IT, IFFCO Tokio GIC Ltd

“Owing to the immense responsibility they
bear, women are more productive compared to their male counterparts.
"Subconsciously, a working mother feels that because she has left her
child at home, she should be doing a meaningful job to justify her being away
from home," said Anupreet Lamba – VP- Digital
Technology(USA) Bank of America

“Women make up a half of potential human
capital available in any economy. The efficient use of this talent pool is a
key driver of competitiveness. Digital is a fashionable word today in the
context of the use of “newer” technologies In a world where over 95% of all
jobs have a digital component, and where there is a large and growing shortage
of talent and skills in the ICT sector, the need of the hour for organizations
is a workforce that is skilled, creative and will present diverse outlooks. The
key to growth is to get more women involved and take interest in ICT careers.”
Said Ms Pinky Reddy, President , FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) speaking on
the occasion.

“We at FLO, believe that more diverse
teams make better informed decisions, leading to less risk-taking and more
successful outcomes for companies. Over time, therefore, a nation’s ICT
competitiveness depends significantly on whether and how it educates and
utilizes its female skills. We agree with the underlying thought process that
has emerged today that engaging women in ICT is the right thing to do not only
from the point of social justice, but also in terms of smart economics. Gender
diversity in high value ICT jobs in both management and on companies’ boards is
good for business performance.” Said Ms Reddy

Rajesh Janey, President and Managing
Director, India Enterprise, Dell EMC was also present at the event.